Finance Manager

Term: Full-Time, Permanent Location: On-site Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday Description of the role: Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Finance Director in leading and developing our finance function. This is a key role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance team and ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and strong commercial support across the business. We're looking for a hands-on individual who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and helping the business make informed decisions. Responsibilities: Lead, support, and develop the finance team. Manage day-to-day finance operations. Accurate and timely reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management. Prepare management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis. Manage debtors, creditors, credit control, and payment processes. Work with operational teams to improve stock management, margins, and profitability. Identify and implement process improvements. Ensure compliance with VAT, HMRC, audit, and statutory reporting requirements. Support year-end, external audits, and deputise for the FD when required. Required Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role within an SME manufacturing or production environment. Experience leading and developing finance teams. Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong Excel skills and experience using financial accounting software, ideally Sage. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business. Experience of process improvement and intercompany accounting. Desired Experience: Knowledge of US accounting requirements would be advantageous. Qualifications: AAT qualified, part-qualified or fully qualified ACCA / CIMA, or equivalent finance experience. Salary: £45,000 per annum Benefits: Eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 10%, linked to agreed KPIs and performance targets Generous company pension Minimum 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays) Life insurance Enhanced maternity/paternity Free onsite parking Friendly place to work Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent Were a family-run, multinational chemical manufacturer and supplier with almost 50 years experience. People stay with us because we offer a friendly work environment and benefits including 31 days holiday, a generous company pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, regular social events, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Were also a Living Wage and Living Hours Employer. TPBN1_UKTJ